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Miner Feinstein Architects @minerfeinstein.bsky.social · Sep 24

MFA's Annual Crabfeast - A Great Time was had by All!

MFA Staff celebrated the end of Summer with its annual Crab Feast. Congratulations to Tai on winning this year's t-shirt design contest! Thank you to everyone for a Great Year! #MDarchitects, #MaysSeafood

Miner Feinstein Architects @minerfeinstein.bsky.social · Sep 10

Congratulations to Pia Averion - MFA's Newest Addition!

Pia recently joined MFA as an Architectural Staff Member. Although still at UMD - College Park studying architecture, Pia is scheduled to graduate in December 2025 when she'll join the firm on a full-time basis. Congratulations Pia!

Miner Feinstein Architects @minerfeinstein.bsky.social · Aug 8

Edgewood Upgrades Its Look

with new furniture in the Common Areas. Custom artwork, rugs and accessories will be installed next month. Stay tuned for the finished interior spaces. #WashingtonDC, #affordablehousing, #MOI, #Harkins

Miner Feinstein Architects @minerfeinstein.bsky.social · Aug 6

Congratulations to MFA's Carey Thomas!

Huge congratulations to Carey Thomas on earning her MD Architect's License! She is now MFA's fourth licensed architect. We are all so proud of her hard work and accomplishment. #MDArchitects

Miner Feinstein Architects @minerfeinstein.bsky.social · Jun 25

MFA Supports MHP at Local Golf Tournament

The tournament raises money for MHP's mission of providing quality low-income housing to the people of Montgomery County. #affordablehousing, #MHP

Miner Feinstein Architects @minerfeinstein.bsky.social · Jun 23

MFA Wins FCBIA's 2005 Multifamily Housing Renovation Award

MFA won the award for Marywood Apartments, an affordable senior housing project in Manassas, VA. The MFA team had great fun celebrating at the Venetian-themed Awards of Excellence! #seniorhousing, #saintmaryshousing, #hamelbuilders, #FCBIA

Miner Feinstein Architects @minerfeinstein.bsky.social · Jun 20

MFA Supports FCBIA's 49th Annual Golf Classic at Maryland National

MFA Project Manager and FCBIA's Women in Building Council President, Elizabeth Chan, was there to support the teams! #WomeninBuilding, #FCBIA

Miner Feinstein Architects @minerfeinstein.bsky.social · Jun 18

MFA’s Nichelle Rahming focused her master’s thesis on unsheltered homelessness in Las Vegas, proposing a 4-stage residential plan for individuals living in stormwater tunnels to transition into permanent housing.
#AffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment

Miner Feinstein Architects @minerfeinstein.bsky.social · Jun 16

Join us June 27 for the AIA Potomac Valley Frederick Firm Crawl! Tour local architecture studios in downtown Frederick, meet the teams, and see the work shaping our city. We’ll have refreshments and good conversation! Details: aiapv.org/meetinginfo....

Frederick Architecture Firm Crawl

Join us for an afternoon of architecture, conversation, and crafted cocktails as we explore the heart of downtown Frederick! FREE EVENT

aiapv.org

Miner Feinstein Architects @minerfeinstein.bsky.social · Jun 13

Facing 2025’s economic uncertainty, our principal shares tips for architects to stay resilient—like upskilling, staying flexible, and leading with optimism. A timely read for the profession.
📖 aiapv.org/blog/361
#Architecture #RecessionReady #AIA

Miner Feinstein Architects @minerfeinstein.bsky.social · Jun 12

Congrats to MFA’s Nichelle Rahming! 🎉
Nichelle joins us as Architectural Staff after earning dual Master’s degrees in Architecture + Community Planning from UMD. She previously interned with us—welcome back, Nichelle!
#MFAteam #UMD #Architecture

Miner Feinstein Architects @minerfeinstein.bsky.social · May 21

MFA Wins 2 Renovation Awards at AHCMC!

MFA won 1st Place Renovations for The Colonnade at the Creek in Takoma Park, MD and 2nd Place Renovations for Gardens of Gaithersburg at the 2025 Affordable Housing Conference. #affordablehousing, #AHCMC, #MoCo, #MHP, #Bozzuto, #Harkins

Miner Feinstein Architects @minerfeinstein.bsky.social · May 5

Gardens of Gaithersburg Ribbon Cutting!

MFA attended the official opening of Gardens of Gaithersburg after a substantial renovation of the property. #affordablehousing, #GoGaithersburg, #HarkinsBuilders, #MHP

Miner Feinstein Architects @minerfeinstein.bsky.social · Apr 29

Ionia Apartments (formerly 2911 Rhode Island Avenue) Groundbreaking!

MFA attended the groundbreaking for Ionia Apartments, a new wood-framed 5-story, 100-unit multi-family apartment building located in DC's Woodridge neighborhood. #affordablehousing, #WashingtonDC, #Hamel, #KeyUrban

Miner Feinstein Architects @minerfeinstein.bsky.social · Apr 21

Sligo Courtyard Progress

Courtyard progress at 715 Sligo Ave — masonry work is nearing completion and taking shape beautifully. Exciting to see this space coming together! #affordablehousing, #SilverSpring, #MorganKeller

Miner Feinstein Architects @minerfeinstein.bsky.social · Apr 16

MAHC Spotlights Gardens of Gaithersburg in April Newsletter

MFA completed the substantial renovation of the property comprised of 6 garden-style apartment buildings and a commercial building. You can read more about it in MAHC's April newsletter. #MAHC

www.mdahc.org/Newsletters

Miner Feinstein Architects @minerfeinstein.bsky.social · Apr 11

The Colonnade at the Creek Finalist for Urban Land Institute's 2025 Awards for Excellence

MFA was the architect for the substantial renovation of this 15-building garden-style complex overlooking Sligo Creek in Takoma Park, MD. #ULI, #TakomaPark, #MHP, #Bozzuto
washington.uli.org/events/award...

Project Finalists - Americas: ULI Washington

Explore our latest research and best practices

washington.uli.org

Miner Feinstein Architects @minerfeinstein.bsky.social · Apr 9

Creekside Interior Renovations Continue

MFA continues interior unit renovations at Creekside Apartments in Alexandria, VA including new kitchen cabinets, appliances, floors and lighting, new bathroom fixtures and living space finishes. #affordablehousing

Miner Feinstein Architects @minerfeinstein.bsky.social · Apr 7

Congratulations to MFA's Elizabeth Chan!

Huge congratulations to Elizabeth Chan on earning her MD Architect's License! She is now MFA's third licensed architect. We are all so proud of her hard work and accomplishment. #MDArchitects

Miner Feinstein Architects @minerfeinstein.bsky.social · Apr 4

Construction Continues at 2911 Rhode Island Avenue

Construction continues at 2911 Rhode Island Ave, NE with the site being prepared for the installation of the foundation and critical infrastructure. #affordablehousing, #WashingtonDC, #Hamel, #KeyUrban

Miner Feinstein Architects @minerfeinstein.bsky.social · Apr 2

Edgewood Highrise Exterior Nearing Completion

The Edgewood Highrise in Washington, DC exterior gets a significant upgrade with new windows, facade updates and entryway. Check out the before and afters! #affordablehousing, #WashingtonDC, #HarkinsBuilders

Miner Feinstein Architects @minerfeinstein.bsky.social · Mar 12

MFA's Busy Day @ UMD Architect Career Day!

UMD School of Architecture hosted yet another successful career fair. There was a great turn out of both current students and recent graduates. The MFA booth was busy and we are thankful for all who stopped by. #UMD, #GoTerps

Miner Feinstein Architects @minerfeinstein.bsky.social · Mar 11

Hillwood Manor (now known as The Colonnade at the Creek) Finalist at SEA Awards

MFA's Carey Thomas attends the Structural Engineering Awards with Meyer Consulting Engineers' Sanjoy Bose to receive a Finalist Award for The Colonnade at the Creek. #SEA, #MCE, #Bozzuto, #MHP

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Miner Feinstein Architects @minerfeinstein.bsky.social · Mar 3

MFA Attending UMD Architectural Career Fair on March 7th 1-5PM!

Come by, meet the company and learn more about the opportunities available at MFA and working in downtown Frederick! #UMD, #GoTerps
See for details:
arch.umd.edu/events/career-internship-fai...

Career & Internship Fair 2025 | School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation

Join us for the 2025 Architecture, Planning, Preservation and Real Estate Development Career and Internship Fair is held on Friday, March 7 from 1 - 5 pm at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center. This fair is an excellent opportunity to meet University of Maryland undergraduate and graduate students seeking full-time, part-time, and internship positions in architecture, planning, historic preservation and real estate development.

arch.umd.edu

Miner Feinstein Architects @minerfeinstein.bsky.social · Feb 28

Work Begins at 2911 Rhode Island Ave

Construction has begun at 2911 Rhode Island Ave, NE. MFA is the Architect of Record for the wood framed 5-story, 100-unit multi-family apartment building located in DC's Woodridge neighborhood. #affordablehousing, #WashingtonDC, #Hamel, #KeyUrban